Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 90D→Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Canon EOS 90D. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS R6 Mark II
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Generation3 years newer (2022 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +5.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 90D | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £2,099 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 701g body only | 670g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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